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HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ24-08 PB Script PLANNING BOARD SCRIPT for Zoning Map Amendment Application (Z24-08) Request by Cindee Wolf with Design Solutions, applicant, on behalf of Giovanni Ippolito and Tanya Vlacancich, property owners, to rezone approximately 4.65 acres of land located at 6634 Carolina Beach Road from R-15, Residential to (CZD) RMF-M, Residential Multi-family – Moderate Density for a maximum of 64 multi-family dwelling units. 1. This is a public hearing. We will hear a presentation from staff. Then the applicant and any opponents will each be allowed 15 minutes for their presentation and an additional 5 minutes for rebuttal. 2. Conduct Hearing, as follows: a. Staff presentation b. Applicant’s and supporters’ presentation (up to 15 minutes) c. Opponent’s presentation (up to 15 minutes) d. Applicant’s and supporters’ rebuttal (up to 5 minutes) e. Opponent’s rebuttal (up to 5 minutes) f. Staff review of any additional conditions 3. Close the public hearing 4. Board discussion 5. Before we proceed with a motion and vote, I would like to invite the applicant to the podium. Based on the Board discussion and items presented during the public hearing, would you like withdraw your petition, request a continuance, or proceed with a vote? 6. Vote on the application. The motion should include a statement saying how the change is, or is not, consistent with the land use plan and why approval or denial of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest. Example Motion for Approval I move to recommend APPROVAL of the proposed rezoning. I find it to be generally CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the development scale and density is in line with the plan’s recommendation for the place type and the project would provide additional housing diversity in the area. I find recommending APPROVAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because it provides an alternative housing type that acts as a buffer for lower density residential, contributing to the kind of transitional development desired along highway corridors. An additional voluntary condition by the applicant also ensures workforce housing affordability for 10 percent of the units, or 6 total units, whichever is greater for a period of 15 years. Proposed Conditions: 1. Exterior lighting, including luminaries and security lights, shall be arranged or shielded so as not to cast illumination in an upward direction above an imaginary line extended from the light sources parallel to the ground. Fixtures shall be numbered such that adequate levels of lighting are maintained, but that light spillage and glare are not directed at adjacent property, neighboring areas, or motorists. Light posts shall be no taller than twelve (12) feet. 2. The proposed right turn lane must be approved and permitted by NCDOT. Changes to the concept plan to meet NCDOT requirements for the turn lane may be approved administratively by county staff. 3. Tree protection fencing shall be installed prior to the onset of land clearing and grading along a minimum 15-foot offset from the edge of the outer drive. No disturbance of existing vegetation or grading will be permitted. Prior to the Certificate of Occupancy, a minimum 8-foot-tall solid wood screening fence shall be installed along a 3-foot offset from the driveway pavement. 4. The project will include a minimum of 10% of the units or six (6) total units, whichever is greater, as workforce housing units that will be made available for a period of no less than 15 years with rental limits based upon HUD HIGH HOME standards. An agreement between the developer and county will be required before the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy for the project. The agreement shall specify: • The number of affordable units provided; • The income limits; • Rent limits subject to annual change; • The period of time workforce housing units must remain affordable; • Any other criteria necessary for compliance and monitoring; • An established timeframe for annual reporting from the developer or owner of the development to New Hanover County. Annual reports shall provide the following minimum information: o Unit number o Bedroom number o Household size o Tenant income o Rent rate • The developer or owner of the development shall report any mid-year lease changes to workforce housing units to New Hanover County to ensure lease changes remain compliant with the agreement. If the total number of workforce housing units falls below the minimum of 10% of the units or six (6) total units whichever is greater before the expiration of the minimum 15-year period of affordability the development will be subject to enforcement measures found in Article 12 Violations and Enforcement of the Unified Development Ordinance. 5. The project is limited to a maximum of 64 units and the two westernmost multi -family structures shall be limited to two stories. 6. A minimum 20-foot-wide public access easement shall be provided along the frontage parallel with Carolina Beach Road for public bicycle and pedestrian use. Alternative Motion for Denial (If based on information presented at the public hearing or other consideration beyond the scope of staff review, the board finds denial appropriate.) I move to recommend DENIAL the proposed rezoning. While I find it to be generally CONSISTENT with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because the development scale is in line with the plan’s recommendation for the place type and the project would provide additional housing diversity in the area. I find recommending DENIAL of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because the number of multi -family structures and associated parking reduces the amount of available open space and increases traffic on the roadway network. Alternative Motion for Approval/Denial: I move to RECOMMEND [Approval/Denial] of the proposed rezoning to a (CZD) RMF-M district. I find it to be [Consistent/Inconsistent] with the purposes and intent of the Comprehensive Plan because [insert reasons] __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________ I also find RECOMMENDING [Approval/Denial] of the rezoning request is reasonable and in the public interest because [insert reasons] __________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________